National Republican., 1887-05-31
sCRtBNER's MAGAZINE. June. 25 G
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
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ings, Of best design and execution, adorn
the text.
HARPER,s MAGAZINE. June. New York.
Harper d Brothers. Publishers.
81 sat gazing upon her as she leaned for
ward" Is the frontispiece. What man would
not be that man in the garden, seated so
near that beautiful woman, and looking
save that her face is so sad, so very sad
Did he cause the sadnessP He ia her lover
But all is told I'm the exquisite seventeenth
century story OF "Stephen Wycherlie. ~
Another effective illustration Of the same
history Of true love is "Wrestling with the
Spirit In Prayer" Only two figures, but 90
posed, In so peculiar light, and with such
expression that the effect is almost start
ling.
"The Kentucky Pioneers" Daniel Boone,
OF course, prominent figure, is paper OF
great power, with portraits and landscapes,
among the latter "The Sycamore' and
''Defense Of the Station" distinguished.
"On Keeping Birds" is learnedly and
charmingly written about, and abundant in
important information, while its drawings
Of bullinches and other varieties, and
especially Of those entitled "Group Of
Cage Birds,n are lifellke and delightful.
We have a decided affection for the "Tlt
Familyn also.
1.-THE Route OF the Wild Irishman, (which
only means fast train OF cars in the Eme-
raid Isle, is interesting, both In description
and illustration OF incident and scenery.
"American Railroad legislation treats
wisely OF things important to the whole
country.
Several stories and other articles, con-
tinued here, and heretofore commended,
chiefly compose the rest OF the number,
while the editorial division is as attractive
and valuable as usual.
Two fine poems are presented one
BY Thomas Dunn English, "The Three
Sisters" and the other by Thomas Bailey
Aldrich, "a Touch Of Nature"
WIDE AWAKE. June. 20 cents; 80 40 q year,
Boston: ID. Lothrop Il Co. Publishers.
Wide AWdks proves that pleasure TO
the young people is inexhaustible. What
thought, what effort must be necessary to
imagine and to CLEAN such beauties as are
here presented. To begin with: "The
First Day at the Beach," Father, seated
on chair, mother, son, and little daughter
around. Little daughter, with cane,
draws letters on the smooth sand. What
letters?, Difficult to determine; but, now,
Among the other important pictures are,
"Arrival Of the Mail Coach" "AlonC the
Streets" "Another to the Fire." and 1.-THE
Maid Of Chamouni."
"a Bit of Advice the initial poem, sup
posed composition Of boy, is simple, nat
ural, and childlike; "The Chase OF the
Meteor" railroad story; "Down in Sand
wich Town." scene Massachusetts,, with
reminiscence of Daniel Webster; "Patty's
Cabbages;" "a Splendid Fire" poem:
"The Story Of Keedon Bluffs" commenced;
"Fairy Folk ALL" continued, are, with
other articles, very interesting.
The letters in the "POstoilice" are full OF
amusement.
PRIMARY FRIDAYS. Original and selected
@ reGitsti9ns Th,o ior the ne little . ones. No 3 ~
Company. Publishers
Carefully and skillfully selected small
poems for the very youngest children, gen.
orally on lively subjects, and often combin-
book, then their children will be sure to en-
joy it.
THE CHARGE OF THE "6OO' THROUGH
THE VALLEY OF DEATH. By THOMAS
MoHLEY cSn ate l7th ais9Ss iSsn9csrS wSshIngtSn p
Moore, 5l1 Eleventh street northwest. Pub.
Usher.
circumstantial and animated account
OF the charge Of the Light Brigade at Bala-
clava, 1854, by one engaged In 1.-THE present
author, who served twelve years in the
British army, came to this country inlS6o,
ant in the 18th Pennsylvania
cavalry, In the rebellion time, twice
captured, imprisoned one year In the Libby,
and, after peace here, returned to England
for another term of ten years. military ex-
perience. His twenty years In the cavalry
arm entitle his narrative. to respect. The
story is plainly told. AS heretofore un-
written history 1t is Of great interest and
value. The many admirers Of Tennyson's
grand poem on the same subject, herewith
reprinted, may profltably read this account
for the better, indeed the complete under
standing Of the lyric.
AMERICAN MAGAZINE, June. 25 cents. 50
ayear. r, Il. Bush & Son. New York: l30-
1872 Pearl street. Publishers.
Many and good illustrations. "a Star
Route Postman," the frontispiecc, is par
ticularly effective. The important person
Is descending snow covered hill. So is q
pack OF wolves, In his own direction. Great
snow shoes, or sled runners, twice as long
as himself, support his weight on the soft
surface, a pole directs the way, the mail
bag bounces at his back. "The Last Rem
nant of Frontier" which is further illus
eiupchS uNrCiipCp ouSh Wbu IlC VI buC Cutup
and border.
"a Woman's Experience in the Warr Is
a view OF the rebellion from new point,
more interesting than any generals.
"Mother Ann's Children" offers a curious
account OF life among the Shakers. "The
Nations Lawmakers-The House OF Repre-
sentatives," are well represented both In
text and ten portraits. "a Blind Deaf
Mute" Laura Dewey Bridgeman, tells how,
under almost insuperable difficulties, she
acquired education. "Protecting the Cana
dian Fisheries" as seen by Canadian; "a
Spot Made Famous by Longfel-
low"-the wayside inn; "Cranberry
Growing in Wisconsin," an industry In
which millions of dollars are invested In
this country; "The Universal Language"
"a Sketch OF Mrs. Logan" attract and
true, with various stories, poems, and a
valuable "Supplement" complete the mum
ber.
Excepting "The Brlc.a- Brac Shop,n by
Clinton Scollard, We can spare no praise
for tha yprsinaatinn AnnlIar1 IA.